Hesperus Mountain
Hesperus Mountain is a mountain in United States, rising to 4,027 m, the 345th highest in United States.
Where it is
Hesperus Mountain lies in United States, in Colorado.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Peak | 3,961 m | 0.9 km |
| Centennial Peak | 3,977 m | 1.1 km |
| Spiller Peak | 3,969 m | 1.9 km |
| Sharkstooth Peak | 3,562 m | 2.6 km |
| Menefee Mountain | 2,688 m | 19 km |
| Smelter Mountain | 2,354 m | 26 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Hesperus Mountain.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango | United States | 18,006 | 26 km |
| Farmington | United States | 42,871 | 81 km |
| Montrose | United States | 19,062 | 117 km |
| Grand Junction | United States | 60,358 | 185 km |
| Clifton | United States | 19,889 | 186 km |
About this mountain
Ranking 1,377th by elevation globally, Hesperus Mountain rises to 4,027 m in Colorado. Its topographic prominence of 2,852 m—the height above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground—indicates it stands as a major independent summit. Lavender Peak, Centennial Peak, and Spiller Peak all lie within 1.9 km, their elevations between 3,961 m and 3,977 m. Durango is 26.4 km away.
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Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denali | 6,194 m |
| 2 | Churchill Peaks | 6,186 m |
| 3 | South Peak | 6,186 m |
| 4 | North Peak | 5,920 m |
| 5 | Archdeacons Tower | 5,859 m |
| 6 | Mount Saint Elias | 5,489 m |
| 7 | Mount Foraker | 5,270 m |
| 8 | Mount Bona | 4,986 m |
| 9 | Mount Sanford | 4,943 m |
| 10 | Mount Blackburn | 4,839 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Hesperus Mountain?
- Hesperus Mountain rises to 4,027 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Hesperus Mountain?
- Hesperus Mountain is in United States, in Colorado.
- Where does Hesperus Mountain rank?
- It is the 345th highest of the 3,727 peaks we list in United States, and #1,377 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Hesperus Mountain?
- Durango, United States, about 26 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.